Sony STR DA1000ES / DB790 User Manual Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)

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4-246-802-16(1)

FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.

STR-DA1000ES
STR-DB790
©2003 Sony Corporation

WARNING

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in the United States

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR® partner, Sony Corporation

has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model STRDA1000ES and STR-DB790. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, STR-DA1000ES is used
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “STR-DA1000ES only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote:
– STR-DA1000ES:
RM-LG112
– STR-DB790:
RM-PP412
See the separate operating instructions supplied with
the remote.
About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
R

–
SURROUND BACK

CENTER

AC OUTLET

SUB WOOFER

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES Digital Surround”, and “Neo:6”
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components....................................... 6
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 8
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........ 11
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks .................... 13
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 15
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 16
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 19
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 20
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 23
— TEST TONE

Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component ....................... 24
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 24
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 25
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................ 26
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 27
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Changing the display............................. 29
About the indications in the display...... 30

Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ............... 31
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 31
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 32
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ............................................... 34
— SURR BACK DECODING

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Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components..................................... 36
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 36
Adjusting the equalizer......................... 38
Advanced settings................................. 38

Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 42
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 43
Selecting the speaker system ................ 43
Recording ............................................. 44
CONTROL A1II Control System ........ 45

Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 46
Troubleshooting.................................... 47
Specifications ....................................... 49
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 52
Index ..................................................... 54

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Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 15).

Connectable components
Component to be connected

Page

DVD player
With digital audio outputa)

8–9

With multi-channel audio outputb)

11–12

With analog audio output onlyc)

8–9

TV monitor
With component video inputd)

9 or 12

With S-Video or composite video input only

Satellite tuner
With digital audio outputa)

8–9

With analog audio output onlyc)

8–9

CD/Super Audio CD player
With multi-channel audio outputb)

With analog audio output onlyc)

MD/Tape deck
With digital audio outputa)
With analog audio output onlyc)

10
13

Analog disc turntable

Multi-channel decoder

VCR, video camera, video game, etc.

Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.
c) Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d) Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks.
b)

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Required cords

A Audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)

B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)

C Video cord
Yellow

D S-video cord

F Coaxial digital cord
G Monaural audio cord
Black

Getting Started

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to H) (not supplied).

Tip

Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural
audio cords G.

H Component video cord
Green
Blue
Red

E Optical digital cord
Notes

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II jacks
See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 45.

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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, TV, or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7.

1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player

OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT

OUTPUT

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

DIGITAL
COAXIAL

DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y

OPTICAL

PB/CB
/B-Y
PR/CR
/R-Y

TV/
SAT
IN

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

DVD
IN

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

OUT

MD
OUT

COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

SIGNAL
GND

CD/
SACD

VIDEO
2

FRONT

OUT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD

CD/SACD

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

ANTENNA

AUDIO

MULTI CH IN

CONTROL
A1

ANALOG

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

AUDIO
OUT
L

Satellite tuner

* Connect to either the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD CD/SACD) or the OPTICAL DVD IN jack. We
recommend making connections to the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD CD/SACD) jack.
Note

You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks
on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.

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2 Connect the video jacks.

Note

On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).

TV monitor

Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
R-Y

COMPONENT
B-Y

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

INPUT
R-Y

INPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB/CB
/B-Y

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

PR/CR
/R-Y

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

MD
OUT

COMPONENT
B-Y

DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN

Getting Started

The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input
jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.

OUT

COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

CD/
SACD

SIGNAL
GND

VIDEO
2
OUT

FRONT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD
CD/SACD

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

CONTROL
A1

AUDIO

MULTI CH IN

ANALOG

ANTENNA

VIDEO

C
OUTPUT
R-Y

COMPONENT
B-Y

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD player

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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7.

MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE

LINE

DIGITAL

OPTICAL
IN
OUT

l
DIGITAL
OPTICAL

OUT

E
l

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
R

PB/CB
/B-Y

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN

PR/CR
/R-Y

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

MD
OUT

OUT

COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

SIGNAL
GND

CD/
SACD

VIDEO
2
OUT

FRONT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD
CD/SACD

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

CONTROL
A1

MULTI CH IN

ANTENNA

ANALOG

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Note

You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.

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1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7.

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
R

PB/CB
/B-Y

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN

PR/CR
/R-Y

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

MD
OUT

Getting Started

1b: Connecting components with multi channel output
jacks

OUT

COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

SIGNAL
GND

CD/
SACD

VIDEO
2
OUT

FRONT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD
CD/SACD

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

CONTROL
A1

MULTI CH IN

ANTENNA

AUDIO

ANALOG

A A
FRONT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

G G

SURROUND CENTER

MULTI CH OUT

SUB
WOOFER

DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.

Tip

This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital, and DTS.

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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y,
R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher
quality video.
Note

On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).

DVD player
OUTPUT
R-Y

COMPONENT
B-Y

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DIGITAL
OPTICAL

INPUT
R-Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB/CB
/B-Y

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

PR/CR
/R-Y

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

MD
OUT

COMPONENT
B-Y

DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN

TV monitor

OUT

COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

SIGNAL
GND

CD/
SACD

VIDEO
2
OUT

FRONT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD
CD/SACD

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

CONTROL
A1

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MULTI CH IN

ANTENNA

ANALOG

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Getting Started

Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7.

Turntable
A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
R

PB/CB
/B-Y

TV/
SAT
IN

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

DVD
IN

PR/CR
/R-Y

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

MD
OUT

OUT

U
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

SIGNAL
GND

CD/
SACD

VIDEO
2
OUT

FRONT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD
CD/SACD

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

AUDIO

MULTI CH IN

VIDEO

ANALOG

ANTENNA

INPUT OUTPUT

OUTPUT

LINE

CD/Super Audio CD
player

OUT
A

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

CONTROL
A1

LINE

MD/Tape deck

Note

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.

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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 24). For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7.

VCR
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
IN

AUDIO
OUT

TV monitor
L

INPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

PB/CB
/B-Y

To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

PR/CR
/R-Y

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

MD
OUT

DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN

C
IN

OUT

U
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

SIGNAL
GND

CD/
SACD

VIDEO
2
OUT

FRONT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

MULTI CH IN

ANTENNA

ANALOG

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT
B, D

B
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO
IN

AUDIO
OUT
L
L

Camcorder or
TV game

R
R

VCR

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VIDEO
IN

CONTROL
A1

CD/SACD

DVD

D
INPUT

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

2: Connecting the antennas

AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
R

PB/CB
/B-Y

MONITOR

OUT

PHONO

DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN

PR/CR
/R-Y

IN
TV/SAT
IN

DVD
IN

MONITOR
OUT

MD/
TAPE

VIDEO
1

OUT
MD
IN

MD
OUT

Getting Started

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

OUT

U
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE

SIGNAL
GND

CD/
SACD

VIDEO
2
OUT

FRONT

COAXIAL
SURR

DVD
CD/SACD

DVD

TV/
SAT

IN
SUB WOOFER CENTER

CONTROL
A1

MULTI CH IN

ANALOG

ANTENNA

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

*
*

The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

Notes

•
•
•
•

To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.

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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (STRDA1000ES) or 6.1 channel speaker system (STR-DB790).
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1
channel, STR-DA1000ES only) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 34).

Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)
Sub woofer

Surround speaker (L)
Surround back speaker (R)
Surround back speaker (L)
Tips

• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker right behind the listening position.
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Speaker impedance
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals, and set
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8Ω”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or all
of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if you
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
Note

Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.

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Required cords
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

(+)
(–)

Black

Getting Started

A Speaker cords (not supplied)

STR-DA1000ES
Surround speaker
(L)

Surround back
speaker (R)*

e E

Surround back
speaker (L)*

e E

Center speaker

e
A

IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR

SURR
BACK

SURR

–
R

–
L

FRONT
B

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLET

CENTER

–
R

–
L

FRONT
A

–
SPEAKERS

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKERS
FRONT B**
A

B
INPUT

e E

Surround speaker
(R)

e E

Front speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)

AUDIO
IN

Sub woofer

* You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system”
(page 43).
**If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURR BACK L terminal.

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STR-DB790
Surround speaker
(L)

Surround back
speaker

e E

Center speaker

e E

IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR

SURROUND BACK

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SURR

–
R

–

CENTER

AC OUTLET

FRONT
B

–
+
FRONT
A

–
SPEAKERS

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
A

B
INPUT

e E

Surround speaker
(R)

e E

Front speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)

AUDIO
IN

Sub woofer

* You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS. For details, see “Selecting the speaker system”
(page 43).

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1
2

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
AC OUTLET*

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“INITIAL” appears in the display.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SP SETUP, LEVEL,
EQ, CUSTOMIZE and TUNER menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.

Getting Started

4: Connecting the AC
power cord

AC OUTLET

AC power
cord

To a wall outlet

* Models of area code U, CA, SP only.
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and the area code.
Notes

• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a
switched outlet, which supplies power to the
connected component only while the receiver is
turned on.
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a
malfunction.

Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.

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set to “LARGE”. This activates the bass
redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE
signals from other speakers.

5: Setting up the speakers
You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the size
and distance of the speakers connected to this
system.

1
2
3

Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SP SETUP”.
Rotate MENU to select the menu item
you want.

For more information, see “Speaker setup
parameters”.
Note

Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings. Depending on the settings, you may or
may not be able to adjust certain speakers.

4
5

Rotate –/+ to select the parameter.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)

• EASY SET
You can set up your speakers automatically
by selecting a pre-defined speaker pattern (see
the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).
• NORM. SET
Select to adjust the settings of each speaker
manually.
x SP PAT. XXX (Speaker setup pattern)

When you select EASY SET, select the speaker
setup pattern. Rotate –/+ to select the speaker
setup pattern and press MEMORY/ENTER to
enter the selection. Check your speaker pattern
using the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.
x

(SUB WOOFER) (Sub woofer)

• YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically

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(FRONT) (Front speakers)

• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer. When the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
x

(CENTER) (Center speaker)

• LARGE
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker
to “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
• NO or MIX
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO” or “MIX”. The sound of the center
channel will be output from the front
speakers.
When you select “MIX”, the sound of the
center channel will be output from the front
speakers through analog processing (analog
downmix) if the front speakers are set to
“LARGE”. This reproduces better sound than
digital processing. When the multi channel
input is selected, analog downmixing is
performed whether the setting is “NO” or
“MIX”.

SR
SL
(SURROUND)
(Surround speakers)

SB
(SURR BACK)
(Surround back speakers)

Getting Started

• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• NO
If you did not connect surround speakers,
select “NO”.

However, it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore,
even when using small speakers, you can set them to
“LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies
from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using
a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies
output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 38.
L
R
DIST. X.X m
(Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
When placing only one surround back speaker

STR-DA1000ES

• DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
• SINGLE
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
• NO
If you did not connect surround back
speakers, select “NO”.

30˚

100˚-120˚

When placing two surround back speakers
(The angle B should be the same)

STR-DB790

• YES
If you connect a surround back speaker, select
“YES”.
• NO
If you did not connect surround back speaker,
select “NO”.

30˚

100˚-120˚

B
B

Tip

The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.

x C DIST. X.X m
(Center speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft)

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Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to
7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
x SL SR DIST. X.X m
(Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
x SB DIST. X.X m
(Surround back speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If you connect two surround back speakers and both
surround back speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position (STRDA1000ES only), set the distance to the closest
speaker.
Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters (5
feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2
meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
try!

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For advanced speaker setups
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.”. This enables advanced setups
including those of the heights of the surround
speakers.
For details on “MENU”, see page 38. For details
on how to set the items, see page 39.

Note

— TEST TONE
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.

The test tone cannot be used when ANALOG DIRECT
or MULTI CH IN function is used.

Getting Started

6: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.

1
2

Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.
Press TEST TONE on the remote.

“T.TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.

Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.

For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 36.
Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
• You can also use –/+ on the receiver for the
adjustment.

Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.

The test tone turns off.

To output the test tone only from
a specific speaker
Set “T.TONE” in the LEVEL menu to “FIX”
(page 36). The test tone is output only from the
selected speaker.

For more precise adjustment
You can output the test tone or sound source
from two adjacent speakers to adjust their
balance and level.
Set “MENU” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to
“MENU EXP.” (page 38). Then select the two
speakers you want to adjust using “P.NOISE” or
“P.AUDIO” in the LEVEL menu (page 41).

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Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component
1

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.

Camcorder or TV game

VIDEO 3

DVD player

DVD

STR-DA1000ES

Satellite tuner

TV/SAT

MD or tape deck

MD/TAPE

CD or Super Audio CD
player

CD/SACD

Built-in tuner (FM)

Tuner (FM)

Built-in tuner (AM)

Tuner (AM)

Turntable

PHONO

To select the

Display

VCR

VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2

Move the easy scroll key on the remote to
select “MULTI CH”, then press the key to
enter the selection.
STR-DB790

Turn on the component and start
playback.
Rotate MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.

To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
Notes on using headphones

• When headphones are connected, you can select only
the following sound fields (page 33).
– HEADPHONE (2CH)
– HEADPHONE THEATER
• When headphones are connected and you use the
MULTI CH IN function (see “Listening to multi
channel sound”), the sound of all channels may not
output depending on the speaker settings.

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— MULTI CH IN
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality
analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD.
Also see “D.PWR.” (page 39).
Surround effects are not activated when using
this input.

The selected input appears in the display.

Listening to multi channel
sound

Press MULTI CH on the remote.

When a center speaker or sub
woofer is not connected
If you have set the center speaker to “NO” or
“MIX”, or set the sub woofer to “NO” in the SP
SETUP menu (page 20), and you activate the
MULTI CH IN function, the analog center or
sub woofer audio will be output from the front
left and right speakers.

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on
the model.

Model

STR-DA1000ES

100 kHz

10 kHz*

STR-DB790

50 kHz

9 kHz

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 50).

Automatic tuning

1
2

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.

Direct tuning
Enter a frequency of the station directly by using
the numeric buttons on the remote.
For details on the supplied remote, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the remote.

Press ALT, then press D.TUNING on
the remote.
Press the numeric buttons on the
remote to enter the frequency.

Amplifier Operation

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (see page 15).

STR-DA1000ES:
Move the easy scroll key on the remote
to select “TUNER”, then press the key
repeatedly to select FM or AM.
STR-DB790:
Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly
to select FM or AM.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)

1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.

If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If
not, repeat step 3. If the entered numbers still
flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

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Storing FM stations
automatically
— AUTOBETICAL

Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM
RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations”.

1
2

Presetting radio stations

1
2

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and press
?/1 to turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in
the display and the receiver scans and stores
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see
page 27.
Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to
store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning
to preset stations”.
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 25) or Direct Tuning (page 25).
Press MEMORY/ENTER.

“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
display goes out.

Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – to select a preset number.

If you want to switch the memory page,
press SHIFT on the remote.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset number, start again from step 3.

Press MEMORY/ENTER again.

The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY/ENTER, start again from step
3.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.

Tuning to preset stations

1
2

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station as follows:
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T

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Using the remote

STR-DA1000ES:
Move the easy scroll key to select “TUNER”,
then press the key repeatedly to select FM
or AM.

Press D.SKIP/CH/PRESET +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.

To select the Preset station
directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.

The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
on the remote to change the memory page.

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
Data System), which enables radio stations to
send additional information along with the
regular program signal. You can also display
RDS information.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Amplifier Operation

STR-DB790:
Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or
AM.

Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)

Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 25), automatic
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning
(page 26).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in the display.
Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to
is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.

Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
PS (Program Service name) or preset station
namea) t Frequencyb) t PTY (Program
Type) indicationc) t RT (Radio Text)
indicationd) t CT (Current Time) indication
(in 24-hour system) t Sound field currently
applied t Volume level
a)

This information appears only when PS is received
or the preset station is indexed.
b) This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
c) Type of program being broadcast (see page 28).
d) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.

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• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “NO XX” (such as “NO CT”) appears in the
display.
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the
station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the
display rate of the data.

Program type
indication

Description

PHONE IN

Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum

TRAVEL

Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.

Description of program types

LEISURE

Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.

Program type
indication

Description

NEWS

News programs

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on
current news

INFO

Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice

SPORT

Sports programs

EDUCATE

Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials

CULTURE

Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns

SCIENCE

Programs about the natural
sciences and technology

VARIED

Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy

POP M

Popular music programs

ROCK M

Rock music programs

EASY M

Easy Listening

LIGHT M

Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music

CLASSICS

Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.

OTHER M

Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae

WEATHER

Weather information

FINANCE

Stock market reports and trading,
etc.

CHILDREN

Programs for children

SOCIAL

Programs about people and the
things that affect them

RELIGION

Programs of religious content

JAZZ

Jazz programs

COUNTRY

Country music programs

NATION M

Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region

OLDIES

Programs featuring oldies music

FOLK M

Folk music programs

DOCUMENT

Investigative features

NONE

Any programs not defined above

Changing the display

You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change as follows.
Index name* t Input name t Sound field
name t Volume level

Amplifier Operation

Changing the information in
the display

* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 42). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

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About the indications in the display
1

SLEEP SP A SP B ; DIGITAL EX ; PRO LOGIC II DTS-ES NEO:6
MEMORY
OPT COAX MULTI CH IN
D.RANGE EQ STEREO MONO RDS
DIRECT
L C R
SW L F E
SL SB SR

qh qg

qf qd qs

A SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
B SPA/SPB: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected.
C ; DIGITAL (EX): Lights up when the
receiver is decoding signals recorded in the
Dolby Digital format.
D ; PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up when the
receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2
channel signals in order to output the center
and surround channel signals. This indicator
also lights when the Pro Logic II movie/music
decoder is activated. However, this indicator
does not light if both the center and surround
speakers are set to “NO”.
E DTS (-ES): Lights up when DTS signals are
input.
F NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 cinema/
music mode decoding is activated.
G DIRECT: Lights up when the ANALOG
DIRECT function is activated.
H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 25–28 for tuner operations.
I EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
J D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page 41).
K MULTI CH IN: Lights up when adjusting the
multi channel sub woofer level.
L COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.

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M OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
N LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
O Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters vary
to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural
or the surround components obtained by
Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back
(the surround back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding))
Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L
SW
SL

R
SR

P SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 20). While this indicator
lights up, the receiver outputs the LFE signal
recorded on the disc or generates a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
This indicator does not light during the 2CH
STEREO mode.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front
speakers

Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
Press 2CH.

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
A.F.D. mode
(Display)

Decoding mode

A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)

As encoded

PRO LOGIC
(DOLBY PL)

Dolby Pro Logic

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
(PLII MOV)

Dolby Pro Logic II

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MUS)

“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.

Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CIN)

Note

Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUS)

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer,
set to the A.F.D. mode.

Listening to analog audio
(ANALOG DIRECT)
You can switch the audio of the selected input to
the two channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources. Also see “D.PWR.” on page 39.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.

1
2

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to listen to in analog
audio.
Press DIRECT on the remote.

“A.DIRECT” appears in the display and the
analog audio is output.
Notes

• This function is cancelled when you switch the sound
field (pages 31-33).
• When this function is used, test tone function cannot
be used.

Enjoying Surround Sound

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no
sound from the sub woofer.

Enjoying higher fidelity
sound

DTS Neo:6

Decoding the input audio
signal automatically
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any surround effects.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
AUTO”.

The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the proper
decoding if necessary.
Tip

In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most
appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR
BACK DECODING (page 34) to match the input
stream to the mode you prefer.

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Enjoying stereo sound in multi
channel (2 channel decoding
mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through
DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels through Dolby Pro
Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not
decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2
channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.

Selecting a sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.

Selecting a sound field for
movies
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

x PRO LOGIC

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.

Sound field

Display

CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS

C.ST.EX A

x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS

C.ST.EX B

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In Addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or
old movies.

CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS

C.ST.EX C

VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
DCS

V.M.DIM

x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
x Neo:6 Cinema

Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
x Neo:6 Music

Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for
output to the sub woofer. However the low
frequency signal is not generated when “Neo:6
Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected.

About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology.
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by Sony.
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio
in Hollywood.
When played at home, DCS will create a
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned
by the movie director.
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movies.
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.

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x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.

Sound field

Display

HALL

JAZZ CLUB

JAZZ

LIVE CONCERT

CONCERT

x V.M.DIM (VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION)

DCS
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.

x HALL

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Tip

You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.
–
: Dolby Digital discs
–
: Dolby Surround encoded programs
–
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)

dance club.
x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

When the headphones are
connected
You can select only from the following sound
fields.

Enjoying Surround Sound

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

x HEADPHONE (2CH)

Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2
channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound
field processing and multi channel surround formats
are downmixed to 2 channels.
x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS

Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.
Note

If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field
is operating, the system will automatically switch to
HEADPHONE (2CH) if using a sound field selected
with the 2CH or A.F.D. button, or to HEADPHONE
THEATER if using a sound field selected with the
MOVIE or MUSIC button.

To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH or A.F.D.

Notes

Note

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Sound fields does not function for PCM 96 kHz
signals.

Selecting a sound field for
music
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.

The selected sound field appears in the display.

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Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
— SURR BACK DECODING
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
format, you can enjoy the surround sound
intended by the filmmakers.
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
mode.

For details, see “How to select the surround back
decoding mode” on page 35.
Tip

You can select the surround back decoding mode using
“SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 39).
Note

You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when A.F.D. mode is selected.

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How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.

When you select “SB AUTO”
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
Output channel

Applied surround back decoder

Dolby Digital 5.1

5.1e)

—

Dolby Digital EXb)

6.1e)

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

DTS 5.1

5.1e)

—

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c)

6.1e)

DTS Matrix decoder

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d)

6.1e)

DTS Discrete decoder

When you select “SB MTRX”
Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode
flaga) in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the
decodersf) used in movie theaters.
Input stream

Output channel

Applied surround back decoder

Dolby Digital 5.1

6.1e)

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EXb)

6.1e)

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

DTS 5.1

6.1e)

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c)

6.1e)

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d)

6.1e)

Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX

Enjoying Surround Sound

Input stream

When you select “SB OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels (STR-DA1000ES only).
This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).

Note

There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB MTRX”.

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Advanced Adjustments and Settings

Switching the audio input
mode for digital
components
— INPUT MODE
You can switch the audio input mode for
components which have digital audio input
jacks.

1
2

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.

Audio input modes
• AUTO IN
Gives priority to the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when
there is no digital audio signals.
• COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPT IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Customizing sound fields
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items

The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and
unchangeable.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields.

1
2
3

Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“LEVEL”.
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.

For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.

4
5

While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+
to adjust the selected parameter.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters
x T.TONE (Test Tone)

Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each
speaker. When set to “AUTO”, the test tone is output
from each speaker automatically. When set to “FIX”,
you can select which speaker will output the test tone.
x BAL. XXXX (Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right
speakers. You can adjust in the range of L (+1 to +16),
0, R (+1 to +16) in 33 steps.

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x CTR XXX.X dB
(Center speaker level)

For details on “MENU”, see page 38. For details
on how to set the items, see page 41.

x SUR.L. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (L) level)
x SUR.R. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (R) level)
x SB XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker level)*
x SBL XXX.X dB
(Surround back (L) level)**

x S.W. XXX dB
(Sub woofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
x MULTI CH IN SW. XXX dB
(Multi channel sub woofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub
woofer channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may be
necessary when connecting a DVD player to the
MULTI CH IN jacks. The sub woofer level from DVD
players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD players.
* Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“SINGLE” (STR-DA1000ES) or “YES” (STRDB790) in the SP SETUP menu.
** Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“DUAL” in the SP SETUP menu (STR-DA1000ES
only).

1
2

Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
While holding down MUSIC, press
?/1.

“S.F CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial setting.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

x SBR XXX.X dB
(Surround back (R) level)**

Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings

x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)

Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the size of the surround effect.
Note

When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SP SETUP menu.
However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer
if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
– HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT

For advanced LEVEL menu
adjustments
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.

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Adjusting the equalizer
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of each speaker using the EQ menu.
Bass

Treble

Frequency
(Hz)

2
3

Frequency
(Hz)

Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“EQ”.
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.

For details, see “EQ menu parameters”
below.

4
5

While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+
to adjust the selected parameter.

1
2

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
Rotate MENU to select the parameter.

For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.

3
4

Rotate –/+ to adjust the selected
parameter.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.

CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x MENU (Menu expanding)

You cannot adjust the equalizer when the system is
decoding PCM 96 kHz signals, or when DTS 96/24,
DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.

• MENU EXP.
The advanced parameters for the SP SETUP and
LEVEL menus are displayed and can be adjusted.
For details on each setup item, see pages 20, 36 and
the following pages.
• MENU STD
The advanced parameters are not displayed.

EQ menu parameters

x 96 XXXX

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.

Note

x EQ

Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
R
x L
BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
R
TREB. XXX.X dB
x L
(Front speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

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Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.

Level
(dB)

Advanced settings

DTS

(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)

• 96 AUTO
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• 96 OFF
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes

• This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 31). In other sound fields, this parameter is
always set to “96 OFF”.
• DTS 96/24 decoding is only valid in the A.F.D. mode
(page 31). When the system is set to other sound
fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48
kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.

x SB XXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)

x PWR.S. XXX
(CONTROL A1: Power link)

You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the
surround back decoding mode (page 34).
For details on each decoding mode, see page 35.
• SB AUTO
• SB MTRX
• SB OFF

• PWR.S. ON
The power link function is not activated, but you can
decrease the power consumption of the receiver
during standby mode.
• PWR.S. OFF
Lets you turn on the system automatically when the
component connected via CONTROL A1 cords
(page 45) is turned on.

Note

This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 31).
• S.F LINK
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to an
input whenever it is selected. For example, if you
select HALL for the CD/SACD input, then change to
a different input and return to CD/SACD, HALL will
automatically be applied again.
• S.F FIX
Sound field link is not activated.

• DVD
Lets you assign the COAXIAL input jack to DVD
input.
• CD
Lets you assign the COAXIAL input jack to CD/
SACD input.
x [DIMMER]

Lets you adjust the brightness of the display.

x DEC. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)

x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 3 and
TV/SAT, and “DEC. PCM” for DVD and MD/TAPE.
• DEC. AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
• DEC. PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
interruption when playback starts). Even when other
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.
PCM”. When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound
from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is
interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC.
PCM”.

Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see
“Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 42.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

x S.F XXXX (Sound field link)

x COAX-XXX
(Coaxial Input Assignment)

Advanced SP SETUP menu
parameters
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 20 for the SP SETUP menu
adjustments. Initial settings are underlined.

x D.PWR. XXXX
(Digital power management)

• D.PWR. OFF
Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary digital
circuits automatically when outputting the analog
audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or
MULTI CH IN function. You can enjoy high quality
analog audio without the influence of digital circuits.
• D.PWR. ON
Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on. Select
if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the
“D.PWR. OFF” setting.

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All SP SETUP menu parameters
XXXX SET

Tip

SP PAT. XXX
SW
L
C
SL
SB
L
C
SL
SB

(SUB WOOFER)
R

(FRONT)

(CENTER)
SR

(SURROUND)

(SURR BACK)
R

DIST. X.X m (FRONT)*

DIST. X.X m (CENTER)*
SR

Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.

DIST. X.X m (SURROUND)*

DIST. X.X m (SURR BACK)*

DISTANCE**
PL. XXXX**
HGT. XXXX**
SP > XXX Hz**
* Default unit is “ft.” (feet) for STR-DA1000ES.
Default unit is “m” (meter) for STR-DB790.
** Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
x DISTANCE (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
• ft. (default for STR-DA1000ES)
The distance is displayed in feet.
• m (default for models for STR-DB790)
The distance is displayed in meters.
x PL. XXXX
(Surround speaker position)*

Surround speaker position is designed specifically for
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD” if your speakers are
located high above the listening position, even if they
are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the above explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi channel surround encoded software and
select the setting that provides a good sense of
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
cohesive space between the surround sound from the
surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHD”
and then use the speaker distance parameter and
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
x HGT. XXXX
(Surround speaker height)*

Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects of
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 32).

Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 32).
B

B
60

A
30

100˚

120˚

A
B

• SIDE
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• BEHD

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• LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speaker parameter is set to “NO”.

x D.RANGE COMP.
(Dynamic range compressor)

Initial setting: 100 Hz
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers
set to “SMALL” in the SP SETUP menu. You can
adjust the bass crossover frequency in three steps
(60 Hz, 100 Hz and 150 Hz).

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound
track. This may be useful when you want to watch
movies at low volumes late at night.
• OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
• STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.
• MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Advanced LEVEL menu
parameters
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 36 for the LEVEL menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.

All LEVEL menu parameters
T.TONE
P.NOISE*
P.AUDIO*
BAL. XXXX
CTR XXX.X dB
SUR.L. XXX.X dB
SUR.R. XXX.X dB

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a
very natural compression.
Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings

x SP > XXX Hz
(Speaker crossover frequency)

SB XXX.X dB
SBL XXX.X dB**
SBR XXX.X dB**
S.W. XXX dB
MULTI CH IN
D.RANGE

S.W. XXX dB
COMP.*

EFCT. XXX
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”
** Adjustable only when surround back speaker is set
to “DUAL” (page 21) (STR-DA1000ES only).
x P.NOISE (Phase noise)

Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two
adjacent speakers.
x P.AUDIO (Phase audio)

Initial setting: OFF
Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent
speakers.

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Tips

• You can select the character type as follows by
rotating –/+.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, rotate –/+ until a blank
space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, rotate MENU until the
character you want to change flashes, then rotate
–/+ to select the correct character.

Other Operations

Naming preset stations
and inputs
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT
SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s
display.

Press MEMORY/ENTER.

The entered name is registered.
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

To index a preset station

1
2
3
4
5

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select FM
or AM.
Tune in the preset station you want to
create an index name for (page 26).
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“TUNER”.
Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN”.
Press MEMORY/ENTER.

The cursor flashes and you can select a
character. Follow the procedure of “To
create an index name”.

To index an input

1
2
3
4

Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an
input you want to create an index name
for.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”.
Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN”.
Press MEMORY/ENTER.

The cursor flashes and you can select a
character. Follow the procedure of “To
create an index name”.

To create an index name

Use MENU and –/+ to create an index
name.

Rotate –/+ to select a character, then rotate
MENU to move the cursor to the next
position.

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When you name an RDS station and tune in the station,
the Program Service (PS) name appears instead of the
name you entered. (You cannot change the name of a
Program Service (PS) name. The name you entered
will be overwritten by the Program Service (PS)
name.)

Using the Sleep Timer

Selecting the speaker
system
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use.

Press ALT, then press SLEEP on the
remote while the power is on.

Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the
front speaker system you want to use.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes
cyclically as follows:
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t
OFF
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.

The selected speaker system appears in the
display. To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS repeatedly until SP A and SP B
indication turn off.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT, then press SLEEP on the remote. The
remaining time appears in the display.

The speaker system
• SP A
The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS A terminals.
• SP B
The speakers connected to the FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals.
• SP A SP B
The speakers connected to both the FRONT
SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel
connection). In this case, be sure to connect
front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “4Ω”.

Other Operations

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time by using the remote.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the remote.

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Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.

Recording on an audio tape or
MiniDisc
You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape
using the receiver. See the operating instructions
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need
help.

1
2

Select the program source to be
recorded.
Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert a video tape you want to
record into VCR.

3
4

Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
laser disc you want to record.

Notes

Prepare the component for playing.

• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT
or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog
recording is not possible if you make only digital
connections.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record
from the sources.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are
output from the VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT
jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks
even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog
audio signals of the current or previously used input
are output.

Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.

Notes

• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT
jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a
digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD
OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
• No signals are output from DIGITAL OPTICAL MD
OUT jacks when ANALOG DIRECT is being used.
The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure
superior sound quality when “D.PWR.” is set to
“D.PWR. OFF”.

Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR or a TV using the
receiver. You can also add audio from a variety
of audio sources when editing a video tape. See

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Select the component to be recorded.

For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.

the operating instructions of your VCR if you
need help.

CONTROL A1II Control
System

Connections
You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II
compatible components in any order. However,
you can connect only one of each type of
component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape
deck and 1 receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the respective component for details.)
Example

Note

Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the
CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate the
connected component in a manner contrary to the
functions of the application, as this may cause the
application to operate incorrectly.

CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility

The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated
to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system
in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony
components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks
are compatible with components with CONTROL
A1II, and can be connected to each other. Basically,
the majority of the functions available with the
CONTROL A1 control system will be available with
the CONTROL A1II control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1II jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).

If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector

If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be
sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and
connect the changer to the CD jacks on the
amplifier (receiver).

Amplifier CD
(Reciever) player

MD
deck

Tape
deck

Other
components

Other Operations

The CONTROL A1II Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver),
MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic
function selection.

If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to
“CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO
2 jacks on the amplifier (receiver).

In the CONTROL A1II control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component
has more than one CONTROL A1II jack, you
can use either one, or connect different
components to each jack.
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2
meters long, with no resistance.

Basic Functions
The input selector on the receiver automatically
switches to the correct input when you press the
play button on one of the connected components
(Auto input selection).
The CONTROL A1II functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
Note

When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the automatic
input selection to operate.

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Additional Information

Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.

On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not
a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at a
large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side
and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.

On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do

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not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack to verify that sound is output from the
headphones. If only one channel is output from the
headphones, the component may not be connected
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both channels are
output from the headphones, the front speaker
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
Check the connection of the front speaker which is
not outputting any sound.
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to off
(page 43).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the

There is no sound from analog 2 channel
sources.
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX
IN” nor “OPT IN” (page 36).

• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected.
There is no sound from digital sources (from
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 36). Check that the INPUT
MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from
OPTICAL input jack, nor set to “OPT IN” for the
sources from COAXIAL input jack.

• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is selected.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

Additional Information

There is no sound no matter which component
is selected.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME –/+ control is
not set at –∞ dB.
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to off
(page 43).
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.

receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.

There is no sound from the center speaker.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
(page 32).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 23).
• Make sure the center speaker is set to either
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 20).
There is no sound from the surround back
speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
logos. In this case, select “SB MTRX” (page 39).
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the surround/surround
back speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 32).

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• Adjust the speaker level (page 23).
• Make sure the surround speakers are set to either
“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 21).
• Make sure the surround back speaker is set to
either “DUAL” or “SINGLE” (STR-DA1000ES),
or “YES” (STR-DB790) (page 21).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio
setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT
SELECTOR.
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver

U
COAXIAL
FM

Ground wire
(not supplied)

ANTENNA

To ground

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.

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• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 26).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out whether or
not they actually provide the service in question.
If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.
There is no picture or an unclear picture
appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD OUT jack flashes
red.
• When “AUTO IN” is selected for INPUT MODE,
the jack flashes red when no digital audio signal is
input. This is dependent on the INPUT MODE
function, and is not a malfunction.

Remote control
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor
on the
receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and
the remote is the same. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
switch the command mode of the remote, press
?/1 while pressing INPUT MODE. Each time
you press ?/1, the command mode switches
between “C.MODE. AV2” and “C.MODE. AV1”.
(The initial setting is “C.MODE. AV2”.)
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Error messages

Specifications

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
code of two numbers and a message. You can
check the condition of the system by the
message. Refer to the following table to solve
the problem. If any problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only)

DEC. EROR
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC.” is set to
“DEC. PCM”. Set to “DEC. AUTO”.

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Reference sections for clearing
the memory
To clear

See

All memorized settings

page 19

Customized sound fields

page 37

Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
STR-DA1000ES:
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
SURR BACK1):
100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
FRONT1): 80 W + 80 W
CENTER1): 80 W
SURR1): 80 W + 80 W
SURR BACK1):
80 W + 80 W
STR-DB790:
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100 W + 100 W2)
90 W + 90 W3)
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 90 W + 90 W2)
80 W + 80 W3)
Reference Power Output2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
SURR BACK1): 100 W
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
SURR BACK1): 90 W
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
SURR BACK1): 90 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

Additional Information

PROTECT
Irregular current is output from the speakers. Turn
off the receiver, check the speaker connection and
turn on the power again. If this problem persists,
turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

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FRONT1): 80 W + 80 W
CENTER1): 80 W
SURR1): 80 W + 80 W
SURR BACK1): 80 W
Actual Rated Maximum Output at Stereo Mode2)
(8 ohms, JEITA)
110 W + 110 W
Actual Rated Maximum Output at Surround Mode
(8 ohms, JEITA)
FRONT2): 110 W + 110 W
CENTER2): 110 W
SURR2): 110 W + 110 W
SURR BACK2): 110 W
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code

Power requirements

SP, CEL, CEK

230 V AC, 50 Hz

240 V AC, 50 Hz

110 V AC, 60 Hz

3) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code

Power requirements

220 V AC, 60 Hz

220 V AC, 50 Hz

Frequency response
PHONO

RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB

MULTI CH IN, CD/
10 Hz – 100 kHz
SACD, MD/TAPE, DVD, +0.5/–2 dB (when
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 ANALOG DIRECT is
selected)

DVD, TV/SAT, MD,
VIDEO3 (Optical)
Outputs

MD/TAPE (REC OUT),
Voltage: 150 mV
VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 2.2 kilohms
SUB WOOFER

Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N3): 86 dB (A, 2.5
mV4))

MULTI CH IN, CD/
Sensitivity: 150 mV
SACD, MD/TAPE, DVD, Impedance: 50 kilohms
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 S/N4): 96 dB
(A, 150 mV5))
4) INPUT SHORT.
5) Weighted network, input level.
Inputs (Digital)
DVD (Coaxial)

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Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms

EQ
Gain levels

±10 dB, 1 dB step

FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna
FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Sensitivity
Mono:
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo:
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Useable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono:
76 dB
Stereo:
70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
0.3%
Stereo:
0.5%
Separation
45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response
30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz

AM tuner section
Tuning range
STR-DA1000ES:

Inputs (Analog)
PHONO

S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)

STR-DB790:
Antenna
Usable sensitivity

530 – 1,710 kHz6)
(With 10-kHz tuning scale)
531 – 1,710 kHz6)
(With 9-kHz tuning scale)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(With 9-kHz tuning scale)
Loop antenna
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

S/N
Harmonic distortion
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
35 dB
At 10 kHz:
40 dB
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +
or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

Video section

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inputs/Outputs
Video:
S-video:
COMPONENT VIDEO:

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through

For details on the area code of the component you are
using, see page 3.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

General
Power requirements
Area code

Power requirements

U, CA

120 V AC, 60 Hz

CEL, CEK

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

240 V AC, 50 Hz
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

110 V AC, 60 Hz

220 V AC, 60 Hz

220 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption
Area code

Power consumption

290 W

340 VA

CEL, CEK, AU

290 W

SP, KR, CN

290 W

Additional Information

Power consumption (during standby mode)
1W
AC outlets
Area code

AC outlets

U, CA

1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX

1 switched, 100 W MAX

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

430 × 161 × 400 mm
including projecting parts
and controls
14.5 kg

Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
STR-DA1000ES:
Remote commander RM-LG112 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
STR-DB790:
Remote commander RM-PP412 (1)

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List of button locations and reference pages
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Illustration number
r

DISPLAY 7 (29)
R
Name of button/part

Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A.F.D. qd (31, 32, 33, 38)
DISPLAY 7 (29)
Display 5 (30)
INPUT MODE 8 (36)
INPUT SELECTOR 0 (24, 25,
26, 31, 36, 39, 42)
IR receptor 1
MAIN MENU 3 (20, 36, 38, 42)
MASTER VOLUME –/+ 9 (23,
24)
MEMORY/ENTER 4 (20, 26,
42)
MENU w; (20, 22, 36, 38, 42)
MOVIE qs (32, 33)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator 6
MUSIC qa (33, 37)
PHONES jack wa
PRESET TUNING –/+ qj (26)
SPEAKERS ws (43)
SURR BACK DECODING qg
(34)
TUNING –/+ qh (25, 50)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ql (14)

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NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

2CH qf (31, 33)
–/+ qk (20, 36, 38, 42)
?/1 (power) 2

R
Reference page

waw;

qk qj

qg qf qd qs qa

Additional Information

To remove the cover
PUSH

Press PUSH to remove the cover. When you remove the
cover, keep the cover out of reach of the children.

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Index
A

Adjusting
CUSTOMIZE parameters
38
EQ parameter 38
LEVEL parameter 36, 41
SP SETUP parameters 20,
39
speaker volume 23
Automatic tuning 25

RDS 27
Recording
on a video tape 44
on an audio tape or MD 44

C
Changing
display 29
Clearing receiver’s memory 19
Crossover frequency 41
CUSTOMIZE menu 38

D
Digital Cinema Sound 32
Direct tuning 25
Dubbing. See Recording

E
Editing. See Recording
EQ menu 38

I
Indexing. See Naming

L
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 36, 41

N
Naming 42

P
Preset stations
how to 26
how to tune 26

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S
Selecting
component 24
front speaker system 43
sound field 32–33
Sleep Timer 43
Sound field
customizing 36
pre-programmed 32–33
resetting 37
selecting 32–33
SP SETUP menu 20, 39
Speakers
adjusting speaker volume
23
connection 16
impedance 16
placement 16
Supplied accessories 51

T
Test tone 23
Tuning
automatically 25
directly 25
preset stations 26

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